Dixie, I'm glad to hear that someone else is going to simplify too. I think I'm actually looking forward to Christmas this year for the first time in about 15 years. Mike finally decided that he wanted to start going back to church, so I'm sure we will be going to mass on Christmas Eve too.

I just got my newsletter from the SPCA and they are selling Christmas cards at the shelter (obviously for the benefit of the shelter), so I think I'll go there. I try to help them out whenever I can. They are only $1 for 10 cards and they are all dog related!! YEAH!! Another reason I want to go there.

I, too, am looking forward to getting and sending the cards! I hope it will get me more into the Christmas spirit.